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Five-door hatchback with Honda’s petrol-electric IMA system Australia’s most affordable • Manufacturers List price VTi $29,990 • Manufacturers List price VTi-L $33,490 Five-star ANCAP safety rating Low emissions and excellent fuel economy Unique Eco Assist system that encourages the driver to maximise fuel economy Sleek design, influenced by FCX Clarity Practical and spacious interior to accommodate up to five occupants Flexible load space of 408 litres Generous specifications Front, side and full length curtain airbags standard on all models Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) standard on al models Servicable at all 108 Honda dealerships Key features
1.3litre SOHC i-VTEC engine with Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) Insight VTi EURO4 compliant Electric Power Steering (EPS) Dual front, side and curtain airbags Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) ABS brakes with EBD and Brake Assist Eco Assist and ECON button Cruise control Keyless entry, answerback and immobiliser Security alarm Climate control air-conditioning 15 inch alloy wheels (temporary spare tyre) Tilt and telescopic steering Body coloured bumper, door mirrors and handles Front variable/intermittent wipers Auto up/down front window (driver’s side) Multi Information Display Seatbelt reminders Halogen headlights Six speaker audio system with CD and MP3 compatibility with steering mounted controls USB port and auxiliary jack Cloth trim Passenger seat back pocket 60/40 split fold seats Vanity mirror (driver) Five 3-point seatbelts (rear with ALR and ELR) Rear seat armrest with cup holder Steering mounted paddle shifts Luggage cover Bluetooth Reversing sensors Key features
Front auto wipers Insight VTi-L Side indicators on door mirror in addition to VTi Auto up/down front window (driver and passenger) Auto on/off headlights Driver and front passenger seat pocket Leather steering wheel 16 inch alloy wheels Front fog lights Satellite Navigation system with integrated Bluetooth, DVD player and reversing camera Overview
The exterior of the second- A 1.3-litre four-cylinder The Insight introduces an The Insight features a generation Insight blends i-VTEC petrol-electric engine all-new Ecological Drive Assist sleek, futuristic look and design elements from the producing 72 kilowatts System (Eco Assist) to help flat under-body with strakes original Insight’s aerodynamic forms the foundation of the drivers achieve excellent fuel in front of the tyres to help profile, with the front design Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) economy. Eco Assist is a the Insight slip through the similar to the hydrogen- hybrid system. The electric driver-selected fuel efficiency air with minimal drag. The powered FCX Clarity. motor, positioned between the feature. Pressing the ECON MacPherson strut front and The new Insight offers a engine and the continuously button enhances the Insight’s torsion beam rear suspension versatile and spacious interior; variable transmission, adds efficiency, altering throttle are tuned to provide an an adaptable cargo area and power during acceleration and control, CVT operation, idle engaging and comfortable 60/40 split fold-down seats, in certain cruising situations stop duration, air-conditioning ride, while the compact providing extended utility. as well as re-capturing energy and cruise control. Eco component size allows for a from the vehicle’s forward Assist also provides driving generous interior space. The momentum during braking. style coaching via a 3D body construction features background within the significant use of high-strength speedometer that changes steel, reducing weight and colour to reflect how efficiently enhancing rigidity. the driver is accelerating and braking. Results are continuously tracked as fuel economy ratings and are shown per drive on a lifetime basis in the form of trees and leaves that appear in the Multi-Information Display. Up to five leaves can be ‘earned’ when the driver achieves a fuel-efficient driving style. Overview
Two variants are available The VTi-L receives front The original Honda Civic Having proved the – the VTi and VTi-L. Both rain sensing wipers, side featured Compound Vortex effectiveness of IMA have the following standard indicators on door mirrors, Controlled Combustion technology, Honda launched features: electric power driver and passenger auto (CVCC), becoming the first the Civic Hybrid in Japan steering, six airbags, active up/down windows, driver and vehicle in the world to comply in 2001 in the U.S. and in front headrests, Vehicle front passenger seat pockets, with the US Clean Air Act Australia in 2004. Along with Stability Assit (VSA), ABS leather steering wheel, 16 inch without a catalytic converter. the exceptional fuel efficiency brakes with EBD and Brake allow wheels, front fog lights In 2001, Honda introduced the offered by IMA, the Civic Assist, cruise control, keyless and satellite navigation with original Insight, the first petrol- Hybrid featured the style entry, security alarm, climate integrated Bluetooth and DVD electric hybrid automobile sold and amenities of a sedan. control air-conditioning, tilt player. in Australia, which achieved Since then, Honda’s hybrid and telescopic steering, Since the 1970s, Honda 2.8 litres/100km on highway technology has continued to body coloured door has been a pioneer in cycle, making it Australia’s evolve, with the Civic receiving handles, front variable and the development of low- most fuel efficient car. increasingly advanced IMA intermittent wipers, auto up/ emissions, high-fuel- Honda’s original Integrated technology and improved down front driver window, efficiency cars. Today, Honda Motor Assist (IMA) powertrain hybrid performance. multi information display, continues to realise its vision combined a lightweight and seatbelt reminder, halogen of efficient, environmentally efficient petrol engine with an headlights, six speaker audio responsible transportation, ultra-thin electric motor that system with CD player and delivering generous value at a supplied low-end torque and USB connectivity, cloth trim, competetive price. power assistance as needed. passenger seat back pocket, The Insight also featured a 60/40 split seats, five three- special aluminium body that point seatbelts, paddle shifts, weighed 40 percent less than luggage cover and Bluetooth. a comparable steel body. Overview
Honda Australia’s research The Insight is the first in a Secondly, the second- Thirdly, to produce the Insight, has shown that today’s series of new hybrid vehicles generation Insight’s IMA Honda has created assembly customers are not necessarily from Honda that will offer powertrain is more advanced lines at its Suzuka Factory in interested in buying a hybrid exceptional fuel efficiency, and compact than ever. Japan for the manufacture vehicle simply because it’s fun driving and practicality, As compared to the IMA of IMA components that a hybrid. They want to play all in a stylish package at an technology deployed in feature the company’s most their part in reducing their affordable price. the 2006 Civic Hybrid, the advanced equipment and impact on the environment, Three advances are the key Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) manufacturing technology, provided it doesn’t come at to the Insight’s attractive is 19 percent more compact providing for both the highest a high premium. They seek combination of features and and 28 percent lighter. The quality and reduced cost to a car that delivers on size, affordable purchase price. IPU controls the power of the maximise value. style, practicality, versatility Firstly, the new Insight is a IMA system. The IPU contains The result is a vehicle that and most importantly, the fuel global car, sharing platform the energy storage module builds upon the Honda economy that a hybrid can and parts with only minor, (battery), Power Control Unit tradition of innovation to offer deliver. regional variations. Honda (PCU), motor Electric Control not only low emissions and In the future, we may has designed the Insight Unit (ECU) and a compact high fuel economy, but also drive fuel cell vehicles, to comply with worldwide cooling system. The IPU is exceptional performance, but with concerns over standards—with collision located beneath the rear style and utility, all at the most resource conservation and safety tests and emissions cargo area for minimal impact affordable price. environmental protection standards a high priority. The on interior space. growing, customers worldwide Insight achieves standards of are looking for efficient, quality and safety that make it environmentally responsible world-ready and is designed transportation today. for efficient high-volume manufacturing. Chassis
Key features MacPherson strut front suspension H-shaped torsion beam rear suspension Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering (EPS) Power-assisted brakes Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Creep Aid System (CAS) Low rolling-resistance tyres 15 inch alloy wheels for VTi 16 inch alloy wheels for VTi-L Chassis
The Insight chassis is entirely The structure of the engine Upon this platform, front Key features new, but in the quest to compartment and front and rear suspension from produce an affordable car section of the car is almost the Jazz are used, which with compact dimensions, identical to Jazz, with some means MacPherson struts at it is based on the platform minor alterations, but behind the front and an H-shaped used for the latest Jazz and the front bulkhead the platform torsion beam at the rear City and as such, it shares is unique to the Insight. The to keep the load floor low, many of its components wheelbase is 2550mm (50mm increasing luggage capacity and characteristics. From longer than that of the Jazz). inside. Dynamically, the goal the starting point of Jazz, was to achieve an enjoyable engineers devised a package driving experience and that accommodates the stable handling in a range of hybrid system, provides conditions and on a mixture of space for adults to sit in road surfaces. comfort and allows room for the load space. Chassis
Occupant comfort and MacPherson strut front H-shaped torsion Low centre of gravity sporty handling suspension beam rear suspension for enhanced handling In addition to providing a MacPherson struts offer In the rear, H-shaped torsion The low vehicle height of smooth, comfortable ride, the outstanding space efficiency. beam suspension helps free 1,435mm, the location of chassis of the Insight helps Fine-tuned suspension up more cabin space. A low the battery and other hybrid create a roomy interior through geometry secures optimum spring lever ratio and large- components beneath the rear the use of the suspension wheel alignment during turning capacity trailing arm bushings cargo area and other design configuration. The low vehicle for a solid handling feel. The contribute to the Insight’s factors result in a low centre height and the placement axes of the suspension arm smooth ride. Long trailing of gravity, contributing to the of the IMA battery and other mounting points have been arms help suppress lift during new Insight’s responsive, solid hybrid components beneath aligned and compliance- cornering, while optimised handling capabilities. the rear cargo area further bushing axes made parallel roll steer and roll camber contribute to spaciousness for enhanced ride smoothness geometry deliver secure and the low centre of gravity, and comfort. handling. which is key to the Insight’s responsive handling. Electric power-assisted rack- and-pinion steering enhances driving performance, while the antilock braking system (ABS) with Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) provides a natural, easy-to-control, linear braking feel. Chassis
Electric power- Relocating the Wheels and tyres Vehicle Stability Assist assisted rack-and- fuel tank From an aerodynamic view, (VSA) pinion steering (EPS) Although it shares many flush-surfaced dish-type All Insights are equipped In combination with commonalities, perhaps the wheels – like those found on with Honda’s Vehicle suspension geometry, a most significant difference the Civic Hybrid – are superior, Stability Assist (VSA) system, high steering gear ratio in between the Jazz and Although spoked wheel designed to assist the driver the initial 90-degree rotation the Insight platform is the designs are not as slippery, in maintaining control during of the steering wheel and position of the fuel tank. the Insight is fitted with a cornering, acceleration and advanced EPS control deliver Many are familiar with the seven-spoke alloy design, to sudden manoeuvres by a crisp steering response to Jazz’s distinctive central tank enhance the visual appeal of applying braking to the right or driver inputs at all speeds. layout, under the front seats, the car. left hand wheels as necessary The mounting method and which helps make the car so The VTi Insight is equipped and managing the engine rigidity of the new Insight’s versatile, but on the Insight with these 15x5.5 alloy wheels torque systems. steering box complement the platform, the decision was fitted with 175/65 R15 tyres. EPS system’s high capacity taken to put the fuel tank 16-inch wheels are fitted on Warranty and quick steering gear ratio, under the rear seats. the VTi-L model. The Insight has a 3 year, adding to the firm, direct This meant that the seating for 100,000 kilometre warranty steering feel. Unlike traditional occupants could be mounted with service intervals at six hydraulically powered lower in the car, resulting in months or 10,000 kilometres. systems, the EPS does not a lower roof, smaller cross- The IMA battery warranty is 8 draw power from the engine, section area, and thus a more years unlimited kilometres. further contributing to the new aerodynamic body shape. Insight’s overall fuel efficiency. Body
Key features Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure Rigid, lightweight body design Body designed for optimum vibration frequency control Advanced aerodynamic design with low vehicle height Slim-profile headlights LED brake and tail lights Roof-mounted antenna Rear window wiper/washer Security system with engine immobiliser Body
Rigid, lightweight, An advanced aerodynamic Advanced Lightweight sound- quiet and stylish design not only enhances fuel aerodynamic design absorption materials The body of the new Insight efficiency, it also gives the with low vehicle height Lightweight sound-absorption features the Advanced new Insight its sleek, futuristic Excellent aerodynamic design, in the roof, carpets and Compatibility Engineering style—clearly identifiable as a including a low vehicle height dashboard help keep the (ACE) body structure in the hybrid. The distinctive 6-point and extremely flat underbody cabin quiet and vehicle weight vehicle front to help protect front grille highlights the front aids in performance and fuel down. Plastic separators occupants in the event of a bumper face that flows up efficiency and also gives the under the pillars enhance frontal collision. ACE also and to the sides, emphasising Insight a characteristic profile cabin quietness. enhances rigidity, contributing the vehicle’s stance. The that makes it immediately to the Insight’s responsive taut, lean body lines that identifiable. Distinctive design handling. sweep back along the sharp elements include Honda’s The body of the Insight makes wedge profile and taper to the unique six-point grille, a extensive use of high-tensile aerodynamic tail are designed sharp wedge profile and steel and other light materials, for superior aerodynamics and aerodynamic tail. helping to keep vehicle weight fuel efficiency and to give the and fuel consumption low. The Insight its stylish look. new Insight features a number of design innovations to minimise noise, vibration and harshness for a quieter, more comfortable ride. Body
Advanced windshield Body designed for Aerodynamic under- design optimum vibration body design The laminated windshield frequency control The under-body is designed glass provides heat and Each type of automobile for optimal aerodynamics sound insulation to help vibration, including idling to enhance fuel economy. maintain cabin quietness noise and cruising hum, has Lightweight plastic parts while reducing the need for its own resonance frequency. under the floors, the engine heating and air-conditioning, To disperse these frequencies chamber, the fuel tank and conserving energy. and ensure a smooth, quiet other areas of the under-body ride, the body of the new help enhance air flow. The Insight is more rigid where front spoiler and front and rear stresses accumulate, such strakes help direct air flow as the attachment points strategically. A guide under the connecting the front pillar front bumper directs airflow lower base stiffener, the centre into the engine chamber. pillar lower base stiffener and the side sill member. Powertrain
Key features Fifth-generation Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system 1.3-litre i-VTEC four-cylinder engine High-power, lightweight, ultra-thin electric motor Lightweight, compact, durable battery Standard continuously variable transmission (CVT) Regenerative braking Drive-by-Wire throttle control Powertrain
A balanced The combined output of the High-efficiency, approach to power, engine and motor is 72kW lightweight, low-friction compactness and for responsive acceleration 1.3-litre SOHC i-VTEC efficiency in the city and relaxing four-cylinder engine Now in its fifth generation motoring on the highway. The heart of the Insight since debuting with the The Intelligent Power Unit powertrain is the i-VTEC original Insight in 2000, (IPU) of the new IMA is 19 engine, which combines Honda’s Integrated Motor percent more compact than responsive performance and Assist (IMA) is a parallel hybrid that of the fourth-generation excellent fuel efficiency as a powertrain that increases system, while the powertrain’s result of its lightweight, low- efficiency through power efficiency is the key to the friction and efficient design. assist, energy regeneration Insight’s exceptional fuel Maximum power is 72kW and idle stop capabilities. The economy. @ 5800 rpm with torque of system consists of a low- 167Nm @ 1000-1700 rpm. friction 1.3-litre i-VTEC four- cylinder engine that serves as the primary power source; a 10-kilowatt, lightweight, ultra-thin electric motor that provides additional power and electricity generation; a lightweight and compact battery; and a continuously variable transmission. Powertrain
Key features of the • The Programmed Fuel • Intelligent dual and • During deceleration, engine include the Injection (PGM-FI) is sequential ignition with Variable Cylinder following: a lightweight, compact two spark plugs per Management (VCM) • The i-VTEC valve control system that ensures cylinder facilitates an virtually eliminates the system employs a dual- optimal air-fuel ratio by intense, rapid combustion pumping action of the rocker configuration that monitoring throttle position, process for increased cylinders, decreasing supports both normal valve engine temperature, intake- power and reduced fuel resistance to allow the timing and cylinder idling to manifold pressure, intake- consumption and motor/generator to more achieve a broad power air mass flow atmospheric emissions. efficiently generate band combined with pressure, exhaust-gas • A subframe torque rod electricity with which to excellent fuel efficiency. oxygen content and intake- damper system reduces charge the battery. • The lightweight engine air temperature to control rocking and helps isolate block incorporates a thin- fuel delivery via multi-holed powertrain noise and sleeve construction, while injectors mounted in the vibration from the friction-reducing measures intake port of the cylinder passenger compartment. include plateau honing, head. The intake manifold Hydraulic engine mounts low-friction pistons, low is made of lightweight, and reinforcements in the tensile-force piston composite resin instead of engine compartment help rings and an offset cylinder aluminium for further further reduce engine bore. The surfaces of the weight savings. noise and vibration for a high-strength forged steel more comfortable ride. connecting rods have been hardened with a special carbon process for a more lightweight design. Powertrain
High-power, lightweight, Lightweight and The seven-module battery Continuously variable ultra-thin DC brushless compact Intelligent system is comprised of 84 transmission (CVT) electric motor Power Unit (IPU) individual 1.2 volt cells for a The CVT offers smooth and The electric motor contributes The Intelligent Power Unit total battery system output of predictable transitions and up to 10 kilowatts at 1,500 (IPU) controls the power of the 100.8 volts and a capacity of excellent low-end acceleration rpm and 78 Newton metres IMA system. The IPU contains 5.75 ampere-hours. and low-rpm cruising. By at 1000 rpm to the Insight’s the energy storage module Compared to the fourth- helping the engine and IMA powertrain, assisting in (battery), Power Control Unit generation IMA battery motor stay in their most acceleration and cruising at (PCU), Motor Control Module technology in the 2006 Civic efficient operating range, the low-to-mid vehicle speeds (MCM) and a compact cooling Hybrid, power output per CVT provides a fuel efficiency (depending on conditions). system. The IPU is located module is 30 percent higher, benefit superior to that of The motor also acts as a beneath the rear cargo area allowing for a decrease in a conventional automatic generator during braking, for minimal impact on interior modules from 11 to 7. The transmission with gears and steady cruising, gentle space. changes allowed the overall it allows for greater efficiency deceleration and coasting to The nickel metal hydride (Ni- IPU size to be reduced by 19 during regenerative braking capture kinetic energy and MH) battery system consists percent and overall weight by by smoothing deceleration. recharge the battery. The of seven modules that serve 28 percent. This decreased The use of a lower gear ratio ultra-compact electric motor power to the electric motor as size and weight along with the results in quick-reacting initial is located between the engine it assists the engine. It also corresponding reduced use of acceleration performance. and transmission. stores the electricity when the materials have also resulted in The start clutch control motor generates electricity a battery with a lower lifetime is redesigned to take full during regenerative braking. environmental burden. advantage of the features of the IMA system, engaging at lower rpms to enhance initial acceleration and contribute to fuel efficiency. Powertrain
‘L’ mode Regenerative braking Automatic idle stop Drive-by-Wire™ The Insight has a transmission The Insight’s regenerative The Insight automatically throttle control mode to produce more power braking system intelligently turns off the petrol engine Continuously optimising the when driving uphill or to obtain apportions braking power during complete stops under ratio of movement between maximum engine braking between the hydraulic brakes normal operating conditions. the throttle pedal and the when driving down steep and the electric motor to This feature allows the vehicle throttle butterfly valve in the hills. ‘L’ mode is activated extract even more electricity to use even less fuel and intake manifold, Drive-by-Wire by moving the gear lever from the vehicle’s kinetic emit fewer emissions than a optimises engine response into ‘S’ mode. The paddle energy. Less reliance on the conventional automobile. The and IMA operation to match shifts then need to be held traditional braking system system uses the IMA electric driving conditions and driver down simultaneously. The ‘L’ and reduced engine pumping motor to restart the engine. expectations for throttle input indicator light will appear on losses translate into greater response. The system uses a the dash display. To remove electrical regeneration and highly responsive DC motor ‘L’ mode, simply shift the improved fuel efficiency. to change the throttle position lever back into the ‘D’ position quickly and precisely. or hold both paddle shifts simultaneously again for two seconds. Powertrain
IMA Hybrid System This modified i-VTEC unit During this idle time, Honda’s IMA hybrid system from the Civic Hybrid has combustion in all four is now 10 years old, having been further enhanced with cylinders is stopped and each made its debut in the original lessons learned from the Jazz pot is sealed shut. This means Insight back in 2000. IMA incorporated to improve fuel the engine is not working as stands for Integrated Motor economy. hard to pump fuel or air, so it’s Assist, which means that an The low friction, pattern immediately more efficient. electric motor assists the coated piston design has In addition, virtually everything petrol engine for increased been combined with a new possible has been done to power when needed. The catalyst design to optimise its the engine to reduce friction, electric motor is located already economical design. including an offset crankshaft/ between the petrol engine and These measures, along with connecting rod design, the transmission. a more stabilised combustion plateau honing of the cylinders This system has been used process help make the engine for a smoother surface and a successfully in the Insight incredibly fuel efficient. second low friction piston ring. and the Civic Hybrid. Over the However, the really clever part On its own, the engine years the system has evolved happens during deceleration, produces 73kW and 167Nm of and become smaller, more when the engine’s cylinders torque, but the key to hybrid lightweight and cheaper to have their feet up. systems is the support given produce – the latest version by the electric motor that in the new Insight is the most can help boost performance advanced IMA technology as well as keep emissions introduced by Honda to date. and fuel consumption to a minimum. Powertrain
Why IMA? The first is the Series Hybrid, The second type is called a The other kind of hybrid is While all hybrid cars have which is driven solely by an Parallel Hybrid, which uses known as Series Parallel or both an internal combustion electric motor. A combustion the petrol engine as the main Combined Hybrid. This is engine and an electric motor, engine is used to generate source of power to drive the the type used by the Toyota there are three main types of electricity to power the motor. car. The electric motor assists Prius, and as you’ve probably technology offered by different the engine, and at times even guessed by the name, it manufacturers. powers the car on its own. uses elements of both the This is the system used by parallel and series hybrid Honda hybrids – the system we systems. This system has call Integrated Motor Assist. two electric motors and an engine, and each can be used Series Hybrid Parallel Hybrid Combined Hybrid independently of one another.
Each system has its advantages and disadvantages, but the biggest benefit of a parallel system, like IMA, is that it’s much smaller and lighter than the others. It also tends to be much cheaper to produce. Honda has focussed on optimising the parallel system over the past decade, which helped it bring Insight to market at a lower price. Econ button
A few years ago, while Honda has taken these apply a more on/off monitoring customer use learnings into the development approach to throttle control, of the Jazz, the Insight of Insight, and the result is the often pressing the development team found ECON button. When activated accelerator down too far. that there were significant by the driver, this button tells To counteract this, the differences in the fuel the car’s management system system ‘smoothes out’ economy achieved from to adopt specific settings to driver input by maintaining one driver to another. For improve fuel consumption. the throttle opening example, at an average It does this without affecting to match the speed speed of 30km/h, there overall safety levels or the and conditions. The driver were differences of up to 21 general usability of the car. can override the system per cent in the actual fuel at any time, to perform an economy being recorded by When the ECON button is emergency manoeuvre, for different drivers. With this in depressed, the Insight enters example mind, the engineers tweaked ‘economy’ mode, resulting in • Greater regenerative brake the car’s management system the following: energy is captured in an attempt to minimise the • Power output is limited • Air-conditioning operates effect of varying driving styles and torque is reduced by less frequently in the on fuel economy. When the four per cent (except when recirculation mode tests were repeated, the least driver pushes the throttle to • The fan blower power is efficient drivers improved their the floor) reduced more frequently results, and the difference • Smoother CVT shift pattern to limit the system’s between all the results was • Throttle control is modified. consumption of energy reduced to 12 per cent. At any engine speed, there • During Idle Stop mode is an optimum throttle (the engine turns off when angle, which if maintained, the car is stationary), the results in the best fuel air-conditioning shuts efficiency. But some drivers down Eco Assist Eco Assist
While the petrol-electric IMA That may sound easy in Together with the ECON system is already incredibly theory, but in practice it can button, Eco Assist can be efficient in its use of fuel, be tricky to change the way used to achieve high fuel there are driving styles and you’ve been driving, in some economy and thus minimise techniques that can be cases for decades. We’re not harmful exhaust emissions. employed to take greatest expecting everyone to know During driving, there are two advantage of the hybrid how to drive like an eco-warrior main elements to the system: technology. – or indeed, to have to monitor an ‘Eco drive bar’ indicator Driving as smoothly as the way they drive to get more within the black and white possible, without heavy kilometres from a tank of fuel. Multi Info Display (MID), and acceleration or braking, Instead, Honda has an ambient meter behind reduces excessive fuel developed some useful the digital speedometer consumption and allows the technology to help Insight display. Both instruments high-power battery to remain owners become more efficient are synchronised, to give charged, which in turn means behind the wheel. We call it ‘real time’ information on it can power the electric motor Eco Assist. the consumption of fuel and to support the engine more The great thing about Eco provide guidance on how you regularly, resulting in greater Assist is that it’s not a fixed set should alter your driving style. fuel economy. And driving of rules to follow, or a limit on without a heavy right foot what you can and can’t do as generally equals better fuel a driver. It’s a simple system consumption anyway. that rewards the driver if they adopt an economic driving style. Eco Assist
The ‘eco drive bar’ in the Under greater acceleration To help motivate Insight Points make prizes MID is a solid bar symbol or when braking moderately, drivers during each journey, Once a journey is over, and that moves to either side of the bar in the MID shifts more another display above the the ignition is turned off, the a central line. The idea is to towards either end of the bar indicator grants rewards black and white ‘Eco guide’ drive in a way that keeps the scale, showing the use of for more efficient driving. If in the MID changes to an bar in the centre and away more fuel, and the ambient performing well, small trees ‘eco score’ display. Now, the from the shaded/dotted areas meter glows a green/blue will ‘grow’ above the bar tree symbols at the top report on either side. colour. to show the driver’s eco- on the driver’s performance When driving smoothly, With aggressive acceleration, progress. during the last drive, while the and thus efficiently, the bar or sudden braking, the Also, by pressing the Info bar and symbols at the bottom stays near the centre of the indicator bar will head to the button on the steering wheel of the display show a lifetime indicator, shifting slightly right right or left, deep into the and scrolling through the score. This is shown in three during gradual acceleration shaded areas of the scale to MID displays, drivers can ‘ranks’ with the fully grown tree and slightly to the left when show major fuel consumption not only look at their average and flower to the right of the braking gently. During these and the ambient meter turns fuel economy of the current bar showing the best score. conditions, the ambient meter blue respectively. trip, but can also retrieve If the driver’s rank has behind the speed display In order to achieve the best their average of the last three improved since the last glows a green colour to show economy, the driver should journeys. journey, a recognition symbol optimum economical driving aim to keep the bar in the is also displayed, with performance. centre, and the display wreathes and trophy symbols glowing green as much as reflecting good progress. possible throughout each Conversely, if the driving journey. style is worse and the lifetime score and rank decreases, the leaves of the plant disappear. Exterior Exterior
Although the design team “We wanted the car to be to a Lamborghini Countach Another important factor started with a clean sheet widely accepted,” says because of that compressed that led (and to some extent of paper they faced many Creative Chief Designer, engine compartment. “That is restricted) the exterior design challenges in creating the Motoaki Minowa. “If we just a big compliment,” says Mr was the body style itself. To exterior appearance of the created an environmentally- Minowa. appeal to as many people as Insight. friendly car it could have possible, a five-door layout On the one hand, as a low looked dull, or boring. We “When I was young, that is the was chosen and this brought emission hybrid car it had wanted to insert a sporty car that made me decide to its own challenges, particularly to express environmental factor to make the car more follow a career in car design. when optimising the credentials – it had to look appealing – and after all, It was one of my favourites. aerodynamics of the car, and like a ‘green’ car – but on the sportiness is in Honda’s But the real reason I am so creating enough headroom for other hand it had to appear DNA.” happy with that comment passengers in the rear. dynamic and fun to drive; is that most people in car part of Honda’s key design While the ‘greenness’ of the design say you cannot make principles. Above all, in line car may have challenged a sporty car with a short nose. with the positioning of Insight, the sporty direction of the However, Lamborghini did it the design had to appeal to a overall design, in some with the Countach, and I like broad range of people. areas it actually helped the to think I’ve achieved it with dynamic cause. Because the this Insight.” newly-developed IMA system is more compact, it meant the nose of the car could be shorter, creating a snubbed, more aggressive look to the front end. Some onlookers at the unveil of the Concept at the Paris Motor Show even likened the profile of the car Exterior
“The reason we chose a five- One thing that didn’t restrict “The car had to be stylish and “We intentionally tried to make door hatchback was that we the area of design was the make its owner feel proud,” the Insight look like a baby wanted the car to be popular budget, even though the says Mr Minowa. Many will version of the Clarity,” he in Europe,” says Yasunari rest of the project was so have noticed the similarity in says. “There are some design Seki, Large Project Leader. concerned with reducing the overall shape and look treatments and colouring “American Honda – the costs. If anything, the of the Insight to its fuel cell effects we have taken from the biggest market – asked us to development team spent cousin, the FCX Clarity. As FCX, but basically the car’s build a car with a boot, but we more money getting the well as the aerodynamic shape is very similar. FCX rejected that idea, because to appearance of the car right. advantages of this shape, Clarity is the leader, the most compete with other green cars Adding an extra window to the Mr Minowa says there’s a advanced car, the ultimate and sell more in Europe, it had rear quarter, for example, was definite reason for mimicking clean car – and we want the to be a five-door hatchback. Of costly, but was essential in the bodystyle of the advanced Insight to follow that lead. In a course, aerodynamically it is creating a sleeker look. hydrogen-powered car. way, because the new Insight also a more favourable shape.” takes design cues from the old car and from the FCX, it is bridging the gap between the past and the future.” Exterior
Lights The Insight adopts slim, projector-style headlights in a four-light cluster. The headlight’s low beam has blue detailing and the indicators are located in the lower bumper face. At the rear, the Insight uses LEDs for the taillights and stop lamps. LEDs consume less power, which aids fuel economy. But rather than just replacing bulbs with LEDs, the designers attempted to ‘spread the light’ through the design of the taillight unit and the use of reflective surfaces. Exterior
Paint There are six exterior paint colours: Alabaster Silver, Cerulean Blue, Crystal Black, Milano Red, Polished Metal, Spectrum White. Exterior
Aero Athlete Elsewhere we’ve spoken While there were many about the similarity in the considerations and factors exterior design to that of the that affected the exterior FCX Clarity, but that likeness is design, it was aerodynamics closest when the two cars are that most governed the shape viewed in profile. It’s clear that and look of the Insight. the rear sections of these two Making the car as slippery cars are almost identical in as possible exaggerates shape – and for good reason. the already frugal hybrid Firstly, the line from the centre technology on board the of the roof to the top of the Insight, increasing fuel boot lid is at the optimum economy. So the design team angle for controlling the flow of set about creating a shape air off the top of the car, with that had minimal drag. minimum turbulence. The top half of the body tapers in towards the rear of the car, which also helps the air flow travel smoothly over the top. Stable air flow over this section helps the car pass through the air with minimal drag. Exterior
Aero Athlete “We learnt a lot about “The concept for the main aerodynamics from the first shape of the car is called Insight,” says Mr Minowa, ‘Aero Athlete’,” says Mr Creative Chief Designer. Minowa. “It reflects a sporty, “From the B-pillar back the lean body with no fat, the two cars are very similar, tension of muscles and but we couldn’t have radical nothing unnecessary added.” optimisations like the covered The shape of the tailgate is wheels, for example, as this also very important – again, Insight had to have more compare the Insight’s boot appeal.” to that of the FCX Clarity, or The lower body sections are CR-Z, or even the original much wider, which also helps Insight. They all share the the aerodynamic qualities, same shape and lines to help and provides a stable, wide the aerodynamics. stance – giving the car a more masculine appearance. Interior Interior
The Insight has been Convex shapes have been Special attention was paid Modern hybrid style designed to accommodate used wherever possible to to outward visibility. Forward and comfort five passengers, cleverly reduce mass of the interior visibility is excellent thanks The interior of the new Insight packaged within an plastics and create a sense to slim A-pillars, large front provides a superior level of aerodynamic shell. Within this of space, particularly where door window surfaces that comfort to all occupants. With sleek exterior, the Insight still passengers sit. This moves do not require a separate its two-tier instrument panel boasts headroom and tandem away from the traditional pillared front quarter window, and Multi-Information Display, distances among the best in interior design rules that and the same cabin-forward the convex cockpit provides class. usually dictate concave design used for the latest a secure, enclosed feeling, surfaces. In the Insight for Jazz. Equally, the integrated making it easy for drivers to An inviting and airy interior instance, the front dash is split window in the boot enables focus on road and vehicle has been created with into two distinct sections. good low, rearward visibility, conditions simultaneously. clever designs that give an allowing the driver to see a At the same time, front and increased sense of space, The lower section is convex low post, or child behind the rear passengers experience and practicality. and curves away from vehicle. In addition, retractable a modern, expansive and the driver and front seat rear headrests and rear comfortable cabin offering passenger giving a greater three quarter lights increase exceptional versatility. sense of space and leg rearward visibility. The interior is futuristic room while the upper section and stylish, with amenities surrounds the front occupants, including power windows, the driver in particular, to mirrors and door locks; create a cockpit-style cabin. standard air-conditioning; tilt and telescopic steering column and seat height adjustment and an audio system with USB/MP3 connectivity and auxiliary jack. Interior
Advanced cockpit with two-tier instrument panel and Multi- Information Display The instrument panel features a sculpted design to create the appearance of depth and expansiveness. In the Multi-Information Display, large 3D meters and tightly clustered controls ensure quick recognition and intuitive operation for a combination of functionality and visual appeal. Interior
Audio system The Insight features a six- speaker audio system with CD, an auxiliary jack and USB connectivity for iPods and other MP3 players. Other audio features include speed-sensitive volume control, which automatically adjusts the volume based on vehicle speed and CD/ MP3 text readout with a welcome screen that can be customised. The radio data system shows supplemental programming information from participating radio stations while also offering search-by- genre capability. Interior
Air-conditioning The indentation on the Air-conditioning in ‘Idle In automotive air-conditioning outside of the inner pipe is in Stop’ mode units there is a cooling circuit a spiral arrangement, which When driving the Civic involved that delivers a increases the surface area Hybrid, during ‘Idle Stop’ refrigerant to a condenser and and therefore the efficiency mode, the air-conditioning evaporator thus delivering cool of the heat transfer between can still be operated, thanks air to the cabin. This process the outer and inner tubes. to an extra electric motor involves a compressor and This principle improves the powered by the high-power with it associated thermal, thermal efficiency of the air- battery pack. This function mechanical and pumping conditioning system and as a has not been included on losses, which affect fuel result, less effort is required the Insight. Instead, to keep consumption. from the compressor, resulting the occupants comfortable, To improve the thermal in improvements to fuel the length of the idle stop efficiency of the air- consumption. time is limited. Once the conditioning system on the cabin temperature rises by Insight, the low pressure four degrees Celsius for 90 cold pipe encloses the high seconds, the engine will pressure hot refrigerant pipe, automatically start again from with a scroll type groove on idle stop. However, when the outside – which means ECON button is pressed, a the cold refrigerant on its way longer idle stop time is set for back to the engine bay helps improved efficiency. cool the warm refrigerant travelling to the cabin. Interior
Satellite Navigation The voice-activated satellite navigation system in the VTi-L is a touch-screen unit utilising a fully updateable DVD for all data. The Insight’s system allows the user to find a wide range of places of interest, including restaurants, petrol stations, airports and Honda service centres. The majority of points of interest include phone numbers where appropriate for added convenience. Where it is available, the Honda navigation system works with traffic information to alert drivers to potential delays and navigate a route round them. Interior
Bluetooth Bluetooth hands free technology is available as standard in the Insight. This technology allows mobile phone calls to be made safely on the move. A series of speakers and microphones installed in the car can connect to any Bluetooth-enabled communications device, even in a bag or briefcase located in the boot Packaging
Key features Generous cargo space Intelligent Power Unit (IPU) located under rear cargo area Low vehicle height Excellent outward visibility Five-door versatility and functionality 60/40 split fold-down rear seats Spacious and comfortable
The Insight has a comfortable seating for plenty of headroom interior, including generous and visibility. headroom and legroom for The Insight’s packaging occupants and abundant features a convenient five- cargo space along with the door design with a large tail- superior versatility of a five- gate for easy access to cargo door vehicle. The placement while the 60/40 split rear seats of the Intelligent Power Unit fold down to create a large, (IPU) beneath the rear cargo flat cargo space, making area frees up extra interior multiple interior configurations space, allows for more seating possible. In addition, the configuration flexibility and Insight has many storage contributes to low vehicle compartments, pockets and height and a low centre of six cup holders. gravity. This component placement also provides lower Packaging
Versatility Load space As the Insight will bring hybrid In terms of boot for your buck, technology to a completely the Insight stacks up well. new audience, its design had Relocating the smaller, more to be versatile enough to meet compact IPU (high-power the demanding requirements battery pack) under the floor of such a varied customer of the cargo area means there base. Be it transporting the is 408 litres of luggage space. children, grandchildren, For larger loads, the 60:40 grandparents or carrying split folding rear seats fold shopping to gardening down to open up a 584 litre equipment, the Insight can fit flat load area. As in the latest it all in. Jazz, integrated headrests mean the rear seats drop down easily, without needing to remove the headrests or adjust the front passenger seat. The luggage cover can be pulled taught to conceal the boot contents. Packaging
Cabin storage The armrest storage box The designers have squeezed between the driver and front every millimeter of possible passenger houses the USB storage space out of the port and an iPod pocket. Insight. There are six cup As well as room for CDs, keys holders spread throughout the and other items better kept out cabin – two integrated into the of sight, there’s a rubber band wide and spacious door bins, on the underside of the lid to two in the rear doors and two hold sunglasses in place. cup holders ahead of the gear Storage recesses for smaller stick. In front of the front cup items can be found in each of holders there is a detachable the doors behind the electric partition box useful for storing window buttons. Another sunglasses, mobile phones concealed space directly and other smaller items. below the audio system can hold key fobs, cards and smaller items best kept away from prying eyes. All models feature a passenger seatback pocket. Honda’s Green Heritage
1972 The CVCC engine 1993 Honda wins 1996 Honda EV Plus electric 1997 Honda unveils is developed for the Civic prestigious World Solar vehicle – capable of carrying the Civic GX, which runs – a low-emission petrol Challenge Darwin to Adelaide four adults nearly 140miles on natural gas and is engine that meets strict US with the solar-powered Type on a single charge – is available to buy in America. regulations Dream car presented to the public It becomes the world’s cleanest car
1999 Honda launches the 2003 Civic IMA hybrid 2006 New Civic Hybrid 2007 A lightweight hybrid Insight, a petrol-electric sedan is launched, using goes on sale with fuel sports car concept, named hybrid car capable of 5.2l/100kms economy of 4.6l/100kms CR-Z, is revealed at the 2.8l/100kms on the combined (combined) and emissions of Tokyo Motor Show, and a cycle, with emissions of just 109 grams CO2 version is confirmed for 80g/km of CO2 production
2008 The hydrogen fuel cell 2009 Reviving the Honda powered Honda FCX Clarity Insight name, a much more rolls off the production line in affordable hybrid car making Japan, and leasing of these cleaner motoring technology zero emission vehicles starts available to more people in the USA Honda’s Green Initiatives
✱ In 1956, founder Soichiro Honda said: ✱ In 1989 we swapped from ✱ It doesn’t need a genius “After materials are carried into the factory, nothing but lead-based paint to water- to work out that our record- products should be carried out.” based paint, which seems breaking Solar Car didn’t like a small detail, but when work so well on duller days. ✱ We don’t just make clean engines, we make clean engines you use as much as we do, But we put the experience cleanly. What’s more, we’ve been doing it for years. the details count. to good use and started For instance: Fortunately it caught on. designing extra efficient and thin-film solar panels for A cogeneration system installed at Kumamoto Factory ✱ Honda’s Type Dream houses and factories. in July 2006 completed the transition to natural gas at Solar Car was the winner of all Honda’s factories in Japan. The cogeneration unit the prestigious World Solar ✱ Fourteen of our factories, provides efficient electric generation, while the Challenge in 1993. But we including Suzuka where the cogeneration unit’s exhaust gas produces steam and weren’t content with such an Jazz and Insight are built, hot water, used in the Kumamoto’s motorcycle painting impressive achievement, so have been equipped with operations. The result is a reduction of approximately we tweaked the technology the next-generation thin-film
1,039 tonnes of CO2 emissions in 2007 alone. and repeated the feat solar panels, producing in 1996. electricity with zero CO2 In Guangzhou, the Zengcheng Factory, which began emissions. production in September 2006, features an industry first: 100 per cent recycling of water. Achieving zero emissions of waste water, the facility has saved an estimated 170,000 tonnes of water so far. Honda’s Green Initiatives
✱ We developed the Home ✱ Honda initiated a beach clean-up project to help reduce ✱ To confront the rapid Energy Station as a potential pollution of some of our seashores. A specially developed deforestation in China, solution to the hydrogen and lightweight beach cleaner is towed by an ATV, allowing Honda is supporting the infrastructure problem. It us to clean around 20 beaches a year in Japan. Desert Planting Volunteer runs on natural gas and Association in its Joyful refuels not only the FCX Considering the potential of a global food shortage in future, Forest Initiative, which aims Clarity, but can heat and Honda chose rice as a research subject over six years ago. to cultivate forest in the power the home. Since then we have been at the forefront of identifying genes desert. that significantly increase the yield of rice plants. ✱ The hydrogen-powered ✱ Since 2003, Honda FCX Clarity is the world’s A gene named Gn1a helps to increase the number of has been helping Brazilian first zero-emission fuel cell grains while another gene, sd1, can now be isolated to people conduct their own production car. It’s currently reduce the height of the plants, making them less likely environmental education on special lease in the US to topple over and spoil. initiatives. The projects and Japan and emits only include river clean-ups and water from its exhaust. Koshihikari rice bred with both these genes demonstrates art and craft workshops a 23 per cent increase in crop yields. Since then we’ve to re-use PET bottles and ✱ Since 1976 Honda has also discovered a gene that dramatically improves the newspapers. planted roughly half a million regeneration ability of rice, making it much easier to breed trees around its factories, new varieties that surpass the potential of Koshihikari. absorbing over 4000 tonnes of CO2 and making over 3000 tonnes of oxygen. Specifications
FEATURES Insight VTi Insight VTi-L Powertrain Engine SOHC & SOHC & Integrated Motor Assist(IMA) Integrated Motor Assist(IMA) Inline 4 cylinder Inline 4 cylinder Capacity (cc) 1339 1339 Compression ratio 10.8 10.8 Bore x stroke (mm) 73 x 80 73 x 80 Emission - Australian standards Euro 4 Euro 4 - International standards Euro 5 Euro 5 Automatic transmission CVT with grade logic control CVT with grade logic control - Paddle switch Creep Aid System for incline-start-off assist Fuel type Unleaded (RN91) Unleaded (RN91) - E10 Suitable Fuel supply system Honda Programmed Honda Programmed - Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) Drive by wire throttle (DBW) Maximum power - Petrol Engine 65 kW @ 5800 rpm 65 kW @ 5800 rpm Maximum torque - Petrol Engine 121 Nm @ 4500 rpm 121 Nm @ 4500 rpm Maximum power - Integrated Motor assist (IMA) 10 kW @ 1500 rpm 10 kW @ 1500 rpm Maximum torque - Integrated Motor assist (IMA) 78 Nm @ 1000 rpm 78 Nm @ 1000 rpm Maximum power - Petrol Engine + IMA 72 kW @ 5800 rpm 72 kW @ 5800 rpm Maximum torque - Petrol Engine + IMA 167 Nm @ 1000-1700 rpm 167 Nm @ 1000-1700 rpm Specifications
FEATURES Insight VTi Insight VTi-L Powertrain Fuel consumption - combined (litres/100km)* - automatic transmission 4.6 4.6 Fuel consumption - urban (litres/100km)* - automatic transmission 4.9 4.9 Fuel consumption - Extra urban (litres/100km)* - automatic transmission 4.5 4.5
CO2 emmision (g/Km) - automatic transmission 109 109 Econ Switch for Super Economy Mode Ecological Drive Assist Programme for improved fuel economy Auto-Stop fuel saver Drive Efficiency Rating Instant Fuel Economy Monitoring System with ECO Drive Bar Economy History - last 3 drives + current drive fuel economy
Chassis Front suspension Mcpherson strut Mcpherson strut Rear suspension Torsion Beam Axle Torsion Beam Axle Power Steering Electric Electric Stabiliser bars Front & rear Front & rear Front brakes Ventilated disc Ventilated disc Rear brakes Drum Drum Specifications
FEATURES Insight VTi Insight VTi-L Exterior Body coloured & powered door mirrors with turn indicators Door handles Body coloured Body coloured Fog lights Headlights Halogen Halogen - auto on/off - beam height adjustment Keyless entry Wipers - Front Variable Intermittent Rain Sensing (Automatic) - Rear
Interior Accessory power outlet (12v) Front Front Air conditioning Climate Control Climate Control Centre console Central locking Coat hanger x2 Comprehensive interior illumination Cruise control Cup holders - number of cup holders 4 4 - number of bottle holders 4 Digital clock Specifications
FEATURES Insight VTi Insight VTi-L INTERIOR Door pockets Front Front Driver’s footrest Dust & pollen filter Front seat arm rest Front seat height adjustment - Manual Driver Driver Glovebox Grab rail x 4 Head restraints - Adjustable 5 5 Lights-on warning Low fuel warning Multi information display - Instant fuel economy - Average fuel economy - Average vehicle speed - Distance to empty - Outside temperature display - Odometer - Trip meter - Seat belt reminder - Speed alarm - Time travelled Specifications
FEATURES Insight VTi Insight VTi-L INTERIOR Power windows - auto up/down Driver Driver & Front Passenger Rear seat centre arm rest w cup holders Rear seat heating ventilation Seats - front Fully reclining Fully reclining Seats - rear 60 / 40 split fold 60 / 40 split fold Seat back pocket Front passenger Driver & Front passenger Seat trim material Cloth Cloth Seatbelt height adjuster Front Front Steering column Tilt & telescopic adjustment Tilt & telescopic adjustment Steering wheel Urethane Leather wrapped+ Ticket/card holder (driver only) Tonneau cover Vanity mirror Driver & front passenger Driver & front passenger Windows Heat absorbing Heat absorbing
Safety Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body design Active headrest Driver & front passenger Driver & front passenger Airbags SRS - front Driver & front passenger Driver & front passenger Airbags SRS - side with OPDS Driver & front passenger Driver & front passenger Airbags SRS - full length curtain Specifications
FEATURES Insight VTi Insight VTi-L Safety Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Child proof rear door locks Child safety seat anchorages 3 3 Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) Hazard warning lights High mounted stop light Honda G-Con technology Immobiliser system Progressive crumple zones Front & rear Front & rear Rear parking sensor Rear view mirror Day/night Day/night Reversing Camera Seat belt pretensioner Front Front Seat belt reminder Driver & all passenger Driver & all passenger Seat belts 3 point ELR Front Front Seat belts 3 point ELR/ALR Rear Rear Security alarm system Transmission shift lock Vehicle Stability Assist (with traction control) Windscreen Laminated Laminated Specifications
FEATURES Insight VTi Insight VTi-L Dimensions/Weights/Capacities Overall length (mm) 4405 4405 Overall width (mm) 1695 1695 Overall height (mm) 1435 1435 Wheelbase (mm) 2550 2550 Tread (mm) - Front 1495 1480 - Rear 1485 1470 Head room (mm) - Front 984 984 - Rear 913 913 Ground clearance (mm) - non-load 135 135 - Full load 125 125 Kerb weight (kg) - automatic transmission 1205 1215 Maximum Permissible Weight - automatic transmission 1650 1650 Fuel tank capacity (litres) 40 40 Turning radius at wheel center (metres) 5.17 5.17 Boot capacity (litres in VDA standard) - rear seat up 408 408 - rear seat down - load to window 584 584 Seating capacity 5 5 Specifications
FEATURES Insight VTi Insight VTi-L Tyres & Wheels Wheel size 15 x 5.5J 16 x 6J Tyre size 175/65 R15 185/55 R16 Wheel type Alloy Alloy Spare wheel type Temporary Temporary
Audio / Satelite Navigation System AM/FM radio, CD with MP3 Antenna Micro Micro Auxiliary jack Bluetooth Connectivity Front door speakers 2 2 Front Tweeters 2 2 Rear door speakers 2 2 Satelite Navigation with SUNA trafic management system & DVD player Speed-sensitive volume compensation (SVC) Steering wheel mounted audio controls USB Connectivity Specifications
FEATURES Insight VTi Insight VTi-L Warranty Vehicle - 3 year or 100,000 km warranty Battery - 8 years unlimited km warranty
Colour Guide Exterior Interior Interior Alabaster Silver (M) Black Black Cerulean Blue (M) Black Black Crystal Black (P) Black Black Milano Red Black Black Polished Metal (M) Black Black Spectrum White (P) Black Black
* The fuel consumption figures quoted are based on ADR81/02 test results + Leather interior includes some PVC vinyl material Standard feature Not available Optional